YALS Editorial Advisory Board

Charge: To serve as advisor to the editor of YALS on the content of the print journal and online presence which may include identifying timely topics for print and/or web articles, developing content for the online journal site, and generating ideas for topical or theme issues when requested from the editor. To assist with the search process for a new editor, when appropriate.

Committee Size: 6 virtual members including at least two members from the previous year.

Term: 2 years, commencing after Annual and ending after Annual.

Qualifications:

Current membership in YALSA

In order to accomplish work in a virtual environment taskforce members must be competent users of web 2.0 tools, including but not limited to wikis, e-chats and ALA Connect.

Knowledge of current topics and trends of interest to librarians serving teens

Ability to network with individuals in order to identify and recruit contributors

For information on the responsibilities of committee/jury/taskforce members, visit YALSA's Handbook